autofocus
noun
au·to·fo·cus
ˈȯ-tō-ˌfō-kəs 
: an automatic focusing system (as on a camera)
autofocus
verb
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The 33-megapixel sensor is capable of incredibly sharp images, with excellent dynamic range and great autofocus.
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
There's a time-of-flight sensor cooked in that allows for autofocus and auto keystone correction, which should make setup relatively painless.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
Even the first digital version of the model, in 2006, had no autofocus, no video capabilities, and no superfluous dials or buttons.
—Robb Rice, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2024
The autofocus delivered a suitably crisp image in my tests, while the horizontal and vertical keystone adjustments didn't always work well.
—PCMAG, 27 Oct. 2024
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
There's a time-of-flight sensor cooked in that allows for autofocus and auto keystone correction, which should make setup relatively painless.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
Even the first digital version of the model, in 2006, had no autofocus, no video capabilities, and no superfluous dials or buttons.
—Robb Rice, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2024
The autofocus delivered a suitably crisp image in my tests, while the horizontal and vertical keystone adjustments didn't always work well.
—PCMAG, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Autofocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autofocus. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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